Originally posted by divegeesterThere were more days lost to strike action in the 90s than there were in the 70s. You appear to be mainlining on Party Political Broadcast TV scripts circa 1983 when there were 4.5 million unemployed - people were absolutely desparate for work - and unions could hardly have been weaker.
It is my view that she was 'necessary' to break the power of the unions; I haven't seen a politician since her from any party that would have had the personal of political strength to withstand what ensued.
Originally posted by stellspalfieNow in the official UK charts at number 5.At the weekend the BBC will decide if it is played in the Offcial Charts Show.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHJoj9IqeKg
http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/ding-dong-the-witch-is-dead-closer-to-number-one-spot-as-it-reaches-top-five-following-margaret-thatchers-death-8566042.html